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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Create a authority document using Operational Sustainability Workspace

The authority document is a regulatory framework or standard issued by a recognized organization or governing body that outlines the reporting obligations for operational sustainability disclosures.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.program_manager

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Operational Sustainability Management > Operational Sustainability Workspace > Lists > Disclosure requirements.

  2. Select Authority document and select New.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

FieldDescription
NumberRead-only field that is automatically populated with a unique identification number.
NameName of the document.
SourceA non-editable field with the source of the policy. For example, if the statement is from the UCF import, the source is UCF.
Source IDThe unique identification number used by the source to catalog this authority document.
CategoryCategory for this authority document.
Common nameAbbreviated version of the Name field.
TypeThe document type: - Audit Guideline - Best Practice Guideline - Bill or Act - Contractual Obligation - International or National Standard - Not Set - Organizational Directive - Regulation of Statute - Safe Harbor - Self-Regulatory Body Requirement - Vendor Documentation
VersionThe unique version number used by the source to identify this authority document.
ActiveThe Active option in a authority document indicates whether the authority document is active or inactive. It is set to Active by default.
DescriptionMore information about the authority document.
UrlThe URL of the stored authority document.
Schedule
Valid FromThe date and time for which the policy becomes valid.
Valid ToThe date and time for which the policy is no longer valid.
Settings
Functional domainFunctional domain for the authority document, for example, ESG.
  1. Select Save.

Result

The authority document is created, the Overview page opens, displaying its description along with the related lists for easy reference and further configuration. The following related lists are available:

  • Details
  • Citations
  • Content reference

Parent Topic:Disclosures in Operational Sustainability Management (formerly ESG Management)